roundtuit - 4-27-2007 at 09:45 AM
BCS little white spider in the sand. Wife belived to step on one, foot all swollen. Anyone know of these and how to treat. thanks
Osprey - 4-27-2007 at 10:44 AM
That's probably a white velvet ant. Antihistomines I would guess for relief. I take Voltaren for pain and just keep the wound clean.
Hook - 4-27-2007 at 10:53 AM
Sounds like a reaction to the bite, rather than anything truly venomous.
Consider benadryl, if you know she has no allergic reactions to it.
longlegsinlapaz - 4-27-2007 at 11:22 AM
If her entire foot is swollen...versus a localized swelling or bite mark, then she's most likely having a systemic reaction. I'd try antihistimines
& keep it elevated to minimize swelling. but if it doesn't go down or keeps getting more swollen, there is a possibility of anaphylactic shock.
<<<< voice of experience! If she starts feeling light headed or has breathing difficulties, swollen area gets hot or entire area itches
haul her butt to medical help muy pronto!
Bob and Susan - 4-27-2007 at 11:37 AM
go to the doctor!!! period!!!
roundtuit - 4-29-2007 at 08:35 AM
Thanks for the input. We went to the doc and he said white velvet ant Highly posionous To much swelling fo scorpion. Shot in the rear, some pills
and a marg or two all better to day. Locals call them --mulita del diablo
tim40 - 4-29-2007 at 05:24 PM
what do they look like?
Bob and Susan - 4-29-2007 at 05:42 PM
did you take a picture???...
i DO NOT want to see your rear
[Edited on 4-30-2007 by Bob and Susan]
Osprey - 4-29-2007 at 05:53 PM
Lint on the run
Is this it???
bajaguy - 4-29-2007 at 06:01 PM
Velvet Ant
Velvet Ant, common name for any of a family of wasps that look like large furry ants. Velvet ants are also known as cowkillers and mulekillers because
of the female's long and painful sting. These wasps live primarily in hot, semiarid and desert regions around the world. There are about 470 species
in the United States and Canada and 5000 species worldwide. Female velvet ants are wingless.
Most species of velvet ants are black with a dense, velvety covering of white, yellow, golden, orange, or red hairs. Individuals of the same species
may be different colors in different regions. Females measure from 6 to 25 mm (0.25 to 1.0 in) in length. Males of almost all species are smaller than
the females and have wings. They may be found on flowers. As in all wasps, the males cannot sting. Females, however, can bite and sting. In one of the
larger species, the female has a curved stinger that is nearly 6 mm (0.25 in) long. Some species of velvet ants are nocturnal, but many are active
during the day. They are conspicuous because of their bright colors.
All North American species of velvet ants are parasites, laying eggs in the nests of bees and other wasps. The female velvet ant enters the host's
nest, punctures the host's cocoon, and lays an egg. The velvet ant larva feeds on the mature larva or pupa of the host. It does not consume food
stored in the host's nest. Species in other parts of the world also parasitize flies, beetles, butterflies, and moths, in addition to bees and other
wasps.
Scientific classification: Velvet ants comprise the family Mutillidae in the order
[Edited on 4-30-2007 by bajaguy]
DENNIS - 4-29-2007 at 06:06 PM
Oh good --- New and different nightmares. I needed a change.
AmoPescar - 4-30-2007 at 09:30 PM
DENNIS...
THANKS SO MUCH for planting the nightmare idea in my subconscious mind!!! I had BAD dreams about spiders last night!! TRUTH...LOL!!
Miguelamo 
David K - 4-30-2007 at 09:43 PM
Tea Tree Oil (100% pur oil of Melaleuca alternifolia) for stings, bites, etc... known to actually NEUTRALIZE venom of poisonous insects and reptiles.
That's what the book says... works for me.
idleguy - 4-30-2007 at 09:46 PM
Thanks Bajaguy for the info...We're just around the corner from Posada at Burro and this gives us another critter to worry about. My wife keeps the
epi-kit handy as she does have allergic reactions. We'll just spend more time in the boat and at the bar with her feet up.
bajaguy - 4-30-2007 at 09:49 PM
just get some of those cheap...er, inexpensive beach shoes.....if that doesn't work, try my medical advice:
Keep the alcohol level in your body up....works wonders!!!